Yet another DIY from the New York Design Shop’s Create Couture DIY Blogger Challenge …who sent me & 9 other DIYers a box of goodies to get creative with and this is another one of mine.
* 3″ wide ribbon or fabric {I used the Ethnic stripe sash in white/brown/gold} – would also work well with stretch material or wide elastic
* fashion buckle cinch nickel
* needle & thread
* Measure waist & cut sash/ribbon accordingly, leaving about an inch & a half extra on each side
* Depending on what part of the design you want to be visible, fold in/under & stitch in place
* Pull through the metal cincher clasp, fold over & stitch down, carefully hiding the stitches within
* After completing one side, try it on around your waist & readjust if necessary, adding the opposing cincher clasp to the opposite side, repeating steps above. {you may also skip step one, stitching on one side then measuring after}
This is a really simple DIY however, you can make it more intricate depending on the fabric you choose and/or if you decide to line it and hide all your stitching. You can also wear the clasp in the back if you like, for a solid sash-like look in front.
Have fun!
* CLICK HERE to see what the other DIY bloggers came up with …and CLICK HERE to vote for your faves 
…when you vote, you’re also entered to win one of the DIY projects featured.
